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X17 PJT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,041 mi
Last recorded51,041 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX17 PJT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 51,041 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 50,028 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 50,026 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2023 49,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 48,041 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 46,955 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 46,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2020 46,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 44,725 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 42,912 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 41,283 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 39,498 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 38,221 miles

offside front tyre has acracked outer side wall

Fail 3 Apr 2015 38,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside front tyre has acracked outer side wall

Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 36,918 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,026 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,055 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 29,477 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,540 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 27,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 23,681 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,211 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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X17 PJT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X17 PJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X17 PJT registered?

X17 PJT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is X17 PJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X17 PJT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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